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PR Newswire vs GlobeNewswire

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PR Newswire

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The global leader in press release distribution

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On request
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Full reviewWebsite
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GlobeNewswire

Software

Worldwide press release distribution network

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PR Newswire pR Newswire is structured as an annual membership organization with a separate fee, on top of per-release distribution charges (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021); GlobeNewswire globeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA
  • They diverge on capability: PR Newswire covers Multimedia support, GlobeNewswire covers SEC/regulatory filing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PR Newswire and GlobeNewswire actually diverge.

Attributes where PR Newswire and GlobeNewswire differ
AttributePR NewswireGlobeNewswire
Founded19541999

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (usage-based), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in PR Newswire

  • Multimedia support
  • Analytics & reporting
  • Targeted distribution
  • Regulatory disclosure
  • Cision platform
  • Yahoo Finance

Only in GlobeNewswire

  • SEC/regulatory filing
  • Multimedia content
  • Analytics
  • Investor targeting
  • Reuters
  • Financial portals

Both cover

  • Press release distribution
  • Google News
  • Bloomberg
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

PR Newswire

  • Press release distributionnot GlobeNewswire
  • Product launchesnot GlobeNewswire
  • Earnings announcementsnot GlobeNewswire
  • Corporate newsnot GlobeNewswire
  • SEC filings

GlobeNewswire

  • Press releasesnot PR Newswire
  • Financial newsnot PR Newswire
  • Product announcementsnot PR Newswire
  • SEC filings
  • Corporate updatesnot PR Newswire

Both are used for sec filings, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PR Newswire

  • PR Newswire is structured as an annual membership organization with a separate fee, on top of per-release distribution charges (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)
  • Single state-level press release distribution starts at $355 USD for only a 400-word release, with pricing rising per additional word or wider circuit (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)
  • Top Markets distribution, a wider circuit than a single state, starts at $650 USD for a 400-word release, and a four-release Top Markets bundle is $3,095 USD (archived pricing page, 8 September 2021)

GlobeNewswire

  • GlobeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA

Pricing, plan by plan

PR Newswire

On request
  • US1 - State$575/one-time
    • State distribution
    • Online posting
    • Basic analytics
  • US2 - Regional$825/one-time
    • Regional distribution
    • AP inclusion
    • Enhanced analytics
  • US3 - National$1475/one-time
    • National distribution
    • All wire services
    • Multimedia options
  • GlobalFree
    • International distribution
    • Translation services
    • Global reach

GlobeNewswire

On request
  • Metro$350/one-time
    • Metropolitan area
    • Basic distribution
    • Online posting
  • State$450/one-time
    • State-wide coverage
    • Wire services
    • Basic analytics
  • National$995/one-time
    • National distribution
    • Full wire coverage
    • Enhanced analytics
  • GlobalFree
    • International reach
    • Translation services
    • Regulatory filing

Which should you pick?

Choose PR Newswire if

  • You need multimedia support.
  • You also want analytics & reporting.
PR Newswire review

Choose GlobeNewswire if

  • You need sec/regulatory filing.
  • You also want multimedia content.
GlobeNewswire review

Questions people ask

Is PR Newswire or GlobeNewswire better?
Neither clearly leads. PR Newswire starts at On request and GlobeNewswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PR Newswire or GlobeNewswire?
PR Newswire starts at On request and GlobeNewswire at On request.
Does PR Newswire or GlobeNewswire run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is PR Newswire best used for?
PR Newswire is most often used for press release distribution, product launches, earnings announcements, corporate news. Of those, press release distribution and product launches are not what GlobeNewswire is typically brought in for.
What can PR Newswire do that GlobeNewswire cannot?
PR Newswire covers Multimedia support, Analytics & reporting, Targeted distribution, Regulatory disclosure. GlobeNewswire covers SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics, Investor targeting. Both handle Press release distribution, Google News, Bloomberg, Web support.
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